This it was is rxâd all the time post-op . I have alwauys been confused by the physiology of post op fluids. People seem VERY reluctant to use NS rather than their standard D5 1/2NS â and D5 1/4% NS in kids post op and for maintenance.
Your family doctor could diagnosis it, but you would need a general surgeon to fix it. A general surgeon is one that specializes in abdominal surgery, like hernia repairs. That is, making sure the intestine is in the proper place and closing the hole in the abdominal muscles. gracelyn Â· 9 years ago.
So when you hear the doc say: please turn your head and cough, just do as he says. Your doctor may also have you do this to help put your spine into the proper alignment or position for your exam. It can be much easier to check for a hernia if your spine is in the proper position. The actual position will vary from one doctor to another so don't be surprised if your new doctor doesn't do it exactly like your former doctor did.